Victorian public prison (custodial) officer salaries for every grade and pay point from 1 May 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A Prison Officer in Victoria earns $65,373 to $83,950 a year, about $2,075 to $2,560 a fortnight after tax. Trainees earn $63,331.
Prison officer pay at a glance
| Grade | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| COG 1 – Trainee | $63,331 | $2,023 |
| COG 2A – Prison Officer | $65,373 – $83,950 | $2,075 – $2,560 |
| COG 2B – Senior Prison Officer / Industry Officer | $85,787 – $98,651 | $2,608 – $2,945 |
| COG 3 – Prison Supervisor / Industry Supervisor | $100,490 – $108,590 | $2,993 – $3,205 |
| COG 4 – Operations Manager / Industry Manager | $110,969 – $120,500 | $3,267 – $3,516 |
80-hour fortnight rates. Custodial officers on a 76-hour fortnight are paid on aligned VPS salary points instead (COG 2A = VPS 2.1.1 to 2.2.7).
Every grade and pay point
COG 1 – Trainee
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | From 1 May 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1-E01 | $63,331 | $2,023 | $65,231 |
COG 2A – Prison Officer
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | From 1 May 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2a-E01 | $65,373 | $2,075 | $67,334 |
| C2a-E02 | $66,698 | $2,109 | $68,699 |
| C2a-E03 | $68,027 | $2,144 | $70,068 |
| C2a-E04 | $69,355 | $2,179 | $71,436 |
| C2a-E05 | $70,678 | $2,213 | $72,798 |
| C2a-E06 | $72,007 | $2,248 | $74,167 |
| C2a-E07 | $73,335 | $2,283 | $75,535 |
| C2a-E08 | $74,664 | $2,317 | $76,904 |
| C2a-E09 | $75,984 | $2,352 | $78,264 |
| C2a-E10 | $77,315 | $2,387 | $79,634 |
| C2a-E11 | $78,642 | $2,421 | $81,001 |
| C2a-E12 | $79,970 | $2,456 | $82,369 |
| C2a-E13 | $81,295 | $2,491 | $83,734 |
| C2a-E14 | $82,625 | $2,526 | $85,104 |
| C2a-E15 | $83,950 | $2,560 | $86,469 |
COG 2B – Senior Prison Officer / Industry Officer
COG 3 – Prison Supervisor / Industry Supervisor
COG 4 – Operations Manager / Industry Manager
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before shift penalties, allowances and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a prison officer earn in Victoria?
A Prison Officer (COG 2A) earns $65,373 to $83,950 a year from 1 May 2026 on an 80-hour fortnight, about $2,075 to $2,560 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What do trainee prison officers earn?
$63,331 a year (COG 1) during recruit training, about $2,023 a fortnight after tax.
What does a Senior Prison Officer earn?
$85,787 to $98,651 a year (COG 2B).
Does a Certificate III help?
Yes. Under the agreement, COG 2A officers with a Certificate III in Correctional Practice move up a pay step, and COG 2B officers with a Certificate IV do too.
When is the next pay rise?
From 1 May 2027, under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Is super included?
No. Employer super, shift penalties and allowances are paid on top.
See also VPS pay, Victoria Police pay and VIC paramedics.
Source: Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024, Appendix 1, Table 46 – Custodial Officer Structure (80 hour fortnight). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.